Squat Tuck Jump
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The squat tuck jump is a plyometric exercise that combines a squat and a jump, targeting lower body strength and explosiveness. It enhances power and coordination, providing cardiovascular benefits. It’s an effective exercise for increasing athletic performance.
How to do it
- Start in a standing position with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower into a squat, keeping your chest up and knees behind toes.
- Explode upwards into a jump, tucking knees towards your chest.
- Land softly back into a squat position to absorb the impact.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Rectus Abdominis